ElectHer – Be a Councillor

Online workshop on Thursday, 3rd September from 7 to 8 p.m. Click on the image below to join. If you are passionate about your local community, we need you! Only 35% of Scotland’s councillors are women, despite us making up 51% of the population. Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of … Read more

D&G Draft Biodiversity Action Plan

This Plan is for anyone who lives in, works with or cares about Dumfries and Galloway’s natural environment.The Plan provides a shared framework for nature recovery, supporting action at all levels — from strategic decision-making to practical work on the ground.Dumfries and Galloway is a place where nature is recovering, connected and resilient. Different people … Read more

Health & Wellbeing Marketplace

8 September, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Castle Douglas Town Hall, St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DE The Marketplace will bring together third sector organisations, community groups, NHS services, council teams and other statutory partners supporting people’s health, wellbeing and social care. Organisations will have the opportunity to promote their services to one another … Read more

Borgue Gala 2027 Meeting

Volunteers wanted. As you may be aware we are trying to re establish the Borgue Gala. This I’ve been told was a hugely popular and a highlight of the Borgue calendar for many years. We want to bring it back. We are organising this event with the village hall and community council as it should … Read more

Whitesands Project Update

As the Whitesands Project moves through its first phase of construction, activity continues to increase across the project area. Works are currently progressing at Greensands and Mill Green, with surveys, site investigations and preparatory works helping to pave the way for the construction of new flood protection infrastructure. Click on the image above for the … Read more

Terrific Twos Entitlement

Have you discovered the big benefits of Early Learning and Childcare? What is Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)? Here’s the really good bit…around a quarter of 2 year olds are entitled to up to 1140 hours of subsidised childcare. This is free to you, funded by the Scottish Government and local authorities like us. That … Read more

D&G Biodiversity Action Plan Engagement

We’re inviting views from environmental organisations, community groups, stakeholders and residents on biodiversity in Dumfries and Galloway. Your views will help us update our Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and shape how we protect and restore nature across the region. Biodiversity is the variety of all living things – from plants and animals to fungi … Read more